Lead EVS Technician

Lead Evs Technician

Position is located in the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Environmental Management Service, in the Salisbury VA Medical Center. The primary purpose of the position is to lead those engaged in janitorial and custodial work that requires substantial physical effort to operate, adjust heavy duty cleaning equipment, climb ladders, apply a significant knowledge of infection control, and hazardous waste procedures to ensure compliance with safety & health directives.

Responsibilities The EVS Technician - Leader (PD#5168) position performs leader duties for EVS Technician staff. Duties include but are not limited to : Relays instructions received from supervisors to employees assigned to position's areas of responsibility. Works along with other employees setting the work pace. Maintains current knowledge of, and answers questions of other workers assigned to position's area of responsibility on procedures, policies, written instructions. Ensures areas of responsibility are adequately staffed and adjusts staffing levels accordingly.

Work Schedule : Applicant must be able to work all shifts to include weekends

Position Description Title / PD# : Lead EVS Technician / PD99913S

Physical Requirements : Workers move and control heavy equipment; carry, set up and work from ladders and scaffolds; and frequently lift and move objects weighing about 40 pounds and occasionally objects weighing over 50 pounds. Another situation at the grade 2 level involves occasional moderately heavy physical effort in order to move, set up and work from ladders and scaffolds. Use of heavy powered cleaning equipment, such as wall washers and industrial @type buffers is required, but not on a continual basis. This position performs continuous walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, pulling, and pushing; lifting and moving heavy objects such as heavy duty cleaning equipment and other objects; and climbing ladders and scaffolds.

Working Conditions : The employee usually works indoors in areas that normally have adequate heat, light, and ventilation. They are exposed to vibration from heavy equipment and to skin irritations from strong cleaning solutions used in stripping floors, etc. Care is also required to avoid serious injuries when working with heavy powered equipment and working on ladders and scaffolding. The work is normally performed in indoor areas that have adequate heat, light, and ventilation; however, employee may work outdoors at times. The incumbent is exposed to dirt and disagreeable odors and is exposed to conditions inherent in cleaning tasks such as chapped hands, and irritation from cleaning compounds and detergents. There is a chance of minor injuries (cuts, bruises).

Requirements Conditions of Employment : U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Services Registration is required for males born after 12 / 31 / 1959 Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements. Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. EXPERIENCE : A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.

SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT : Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements : Dexterity and Safety Interpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading) Lead or Supervise Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Work Practices Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note : A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.